2017 SMI Handouts
Handouts from the 2017 Sacred Music Institute:
Binders
Introduction
Divine Liturgy Music
Vespers Music
Orthros (Matins) Music
General Sessions:
Fr. John & Mareena: Orthodox Music in the Community
Paul & Nazo: Pacing and Pitching: A Conductor's Guide
Richard: The Business of Church Music, Articles
Breakout Sessions
Kh. Nancy: Western Music Notation & Theory
Dr. Nick & Amy: Byzantine Music Notation & Theory
Fr. Mark: Learning To Understand Church Arabic
Chris F.: The Sacraments As Outreach
Valerie: Improving Your Vocal Sound
Richard: The Living Tradition Of Byzantine Chant
Workshops
Charlie & Richard: Chanting With Ison
Dn. John & Dr. Stephen: Byzantine Tone 5
Paul & Zhanna: Directing A Choir
Nazo & Chris H.: Orthodox Composition
Bishop DEMETRI's "The Book of the Typikon"
(Bishop DEMETRI published this Typikon (guide to our Divine Services) in 2011. Dr. Stephen Esper referred to it several times during "Stump the Liturgists" on Friday at the SMI.)